4 I have sinned against you, you alone. I have done evil in your sight. So you are right in what you say, and fair when you judge.

5 It’s true that I was born guilty—sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

6 But you want truth on the inside; you teach me wisdom deep within.

7 Purify me with hyssop* so I can be clean; wash me so I can be whiter than snow.

8 Please let me hear joy and happiness again; let the bones you have crushed be glad once more.

9 Turn your face away from looking at my sins; please wipe away my guilt.